Highest-Rated Movies about 'Art Criticism'

Brillo Box (3 Cents Off) (2016), Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010), Wyeth (2018), How to Draw a Bunny (2002), The Price of Everything (2018), Painters Painting (1972), Women Art Revolution (2010), Alice Neel (2007) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Art Criticism movies.

#2. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

Storyline: A thoughtful portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring extensive interviews conducted by Basquiat's friend, filmmaker Tamra Davis, the production reveals how he dealt with being a black artist in a predominantly white field. The film also explores Basquiat's rise in the art world, which led to a close relationship with Andy Warhol, and looks at how the young painter coped with acclaim, scrutiny and fame.

Plot Keywords: documentary, art, biography, painter, new york, 1980s, rise to fame ...

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#3. Wyeth (2018)

Storyline: WYETH tells the story of one of America's most popular, but least understood, artists. While his exhibitions routinely broke attendance records, art world critics continually assaulted his work. Through unprecedented access to Wyeth family members, archival materials, and his work, WYETH presents the most complete portrait of the artist ever - bearing witness to a legacy just at the moment it is evolving.

Plot Keywords: biography, documentary, art, painter, realism, painting, cultural heritage ...

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#4. How to Draw a Bunny (2002)

Storyline: The cartoon rabbit that was artist Ray Johnson's signature serves as the inspiration for the title of this documentary that examines the work, life and untimely death of this one-of-a-kind artist. Interviews of fellow contemporary artists like Christo and Billy Name shine a light on the professional work and private life of Johnson, while archival video shows him in his element creating his unique artwork that combined everything from Pop Art images, rubber stamps and collage.

Plot Keywords: documentary, art, biography, experimental film, mysterious death, art history, art documentary ...

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#6. Painters Painting (1972)

Storyline: Emile de Antonio's documentary about postwar American painting combines footage of museum shows with interviews with the artists themselves. Besides covering Abstract Expressionism in depth, the film discusses other significant 20th-century art movements, such as color-field painting and Pop Art. Some of the artists who discuss their work include Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning, Frank Stella, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Barnett Newman and Helen Frankenthaler.

Plot Keywords: art documentary, painting, modern art, creative process, art history, artistic creation, art movement ...

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#7. Women Art Revolution (2010)

Storyline: Through intimate interviews, provocative art, and rare, historical film and video footage, this feature documentary reveals how art addressing political consequences of discrimination and violence, the Feminist Art Revolution radically transformed the art and culture of our times.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: documentary, feminism, art, social movement, history, usa, culture ...

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#8. Alice Neel (2007)

Storyline: Still mourning the death of her mother a few years back, Alice McKinley finds her life seriously disrupted when her father Ben buys a store and moves her and her older brother Lester to a new town. In the painful throes of adolescence, Alice has a rough time adjusting to her new school, especially after she gets the stern Mrs. Plotkin as her core teacher. Feeling shy and isolated, Alice frequently escapes into a vivid fantasy life that occasionally gets her into hot water. But with a little unexpected help from Mrs. Plotkin, Alice learns not to judge by appearances or jump to conclusions. More importantly, she confronts her father over his inability to accept their loss and move on into the future.—breakdown

Plot Keywords: documentary, biography, art, painter, social realism, art history, independent film ...

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